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Assessment & Accountability

Assessment plays a key role in how the Lake Mills Area School District prepares our students for tomorrow's opportunities. Quality assessment practices lead to accurate information that is used within the classroom and by the district to improve student learning outcomes. Our balanced approach assists in monitoring student growth and informs instructional decisions. 

State Required Assessments

  • Reading Readiness Screener (Grades 4K-3)
  • ACCESS - language acquisition assessment for our multilingual learners
  • Wisconsin Forward Exam (Grades 3-8, 10)
  • PreACT Secure (Grades 9-10)
  • ACT plus Writing (Grade 11)
  • Civics Exam (graduation requirement)

District Assessments

  • DESSA
  • i-Ready Diagnostic in ELA (Grades 4-8)
  • i-Ready Diagnostic in Mathematics (Grades K-8)

Learn more about required assessments below.

2025-2026 Assessment Calendar subject to change
Assessment Information for Families 4K-12
All state and federal required assessments are included on this document.
Opt Out Form for State Assessments